DP Geography Questionbank
Option C: Extreme environments
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[N/A]Directly related questions
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16N.2.bp.6b:
Explain two processes of weathering commonly found in hot, arid environments.
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16N.2.bp.6c:
“Human activity within periglacial environments is unsustainable.” Discuss this statement.
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16N.2.bp.5b:
Explain the characteristics and formation in periglacial environments of:
(i) patterned ground;
(ii) thermokarst.
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16N.2.bp.5a:
(i) Estimate the latitude at which the percentage of land is highest in the Northern Hemisphere.
(ii) State one reason why extreme cold environments can even be found at latitude A.
(iii) Briefly outline the seasonal variations in temperature likely to be found at latitude B.
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16N.2.bp.6a:
Outline two physical causes of aridity in hot, arid environments.
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16N.2.bp.5c:
Referring to examples, evaluate the varied economic opportunities in hot, arid environments.
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.2.bp.5a:
Referring to the graph, describe the changes in the terminus of the Santa Rosa glacier from 1970–2000.
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.2.bp.5b:
Explain the processes involved in the advance and retreat of glaciers.
- .2.bp.5c: Discuss the main environmental problems caused by tourism in one extreme environment.
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.2.bp.6a:
Using the two maps, describe the population density in hot, arid areas.
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.2.bp.6b:
Explain how and why the following factors may influence population density in hot, arid areas:
- human discomfort,
- inaccessibility.
- .2.bp.6c: Using examples, examine how extreme environments offer both challenges and opportunities for...
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17M.2.bp.6c:
“The opportunities for mineral extraction outweigh the challenges in hot, arid areas.” Discuss this statement.
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17M.2.bp.6a:
Describe how the characteristics of permafrost vary with latitude.
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17M.2.bp.5a:
Outline two ways in which people have adapted their outdoor activities to extremes of weather in hot, arid environments.
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17M.2.bp.5b.ii:
Explain two reasons why many glaciers are retreating.
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17M.2.bp.6b.ii:
Explain two ways in which the active layer creates challenges for settlement and/or communications in a permafrost area.
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17M.2.bp.5b.i:
Distinguish between the terms “accumulation” and “ablation” in the glacial environment.
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17M.2.bp.5c:
“Global climate change will create more opportunities than challenges for indigenous populations.” Discuss this statement, with reference to one or more extreme environments.
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17M.2.bp.6b.i:
Outline how the seasonal changes taking place in the active layer differ between 50°N and 60°N.
- 17N.2.bp.05c: Examine how the balance between challenges and opportunities affects economic activities in one...
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17N.2.bp.05a.v:
Using map evidence, explain one reason, other than climate, why mining in this extreme environment is challenging.
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17N.2.bp.05a.i:
Identify one landform of glacial erosion in square 3415.
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17N.2.bp.05a.ii:
State the name of one U-shaped valley/trough shown on the map.
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17N.2.bp.05a.iii:
Estimate the length in kilometres of the walking track between the start of the walking track (footpath) at Highpark Wood (3116) to the summit of Helvellyn (3415).
- 17N.2.bp.05a.iv: State the height gained from the spot height in square 3315 to the triangulation pillar in square...
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17N.2.bp.05b:
Explain the formation of one feature or landform of glacial deposition.
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17N.2.bp.06a.i:
Estimate the volume of ice lost between 1850 and 1950.
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17N.2.bp.06a.ii:
State the year when the glacier began a continuous decline lasting to 2010.
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17N.2.bp.06b:
Distinguish between aridity and infertility in hot, arid areas.
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17N.2.bp.06a.iii:
Suggest why a short-term increase in glacial ice (positive balance) begins around 1950.
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17N.2.bp.06c:
Examine the causes and consequences of the melting of permafrost.
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18M.2.bp.6a.i:
Briefly outline two human factors that are possible causes of desertification in a hot, arid environment.
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18M.2.bp.5a.i:
State the earliest date on which there is a 50 % probability of snow depth exceeding 1 metre.
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18M.2.bp.5a.ii:
Estimate the probability of snow depth exceeding 2 metres on 1 September.
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18M.2.bp.5a.iii:
Briefly explain how the graph provides evidence that this ski field is located in the southern hemisphere.
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18M.2.bp.5b:
Explain two environmental impacts of tourism in one named extreme environment.
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18M.2.bp.5c:
Compare the importance of water and wind in the development of landform features in hot, arid areas.
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18M.2.bp.6a.ii:
Briefly outline two physical factors that influence the occurrence of flash floods in hot, arid environments.
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18M.2.bp.6b:
Explain three reasons why there are concentrations of people in some parts of hot, arid areas.
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18N.2.bp.5c:
Examine the opportunities for agriculture in hot, arid areas.
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18N.2.bp.6c:
“Global climate change will create more challenges than opportunities for indigenous populations.” Discuss this statement, with reference to one or more extreme environments.
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18N.2.bp.5b:
Explain two possible challenges posed by the environment to the economic activities of people living in areas like area D shown in the photograph.
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18N.2.bp.5a.i:
Referring to the photograph, identify landform A and landform B.
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18N.2.bp.6a.i:
Outline two climatic characteristics of a periglacial extreme environment.
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18N.2.bp.6a.ii:
Describe two characteristics of permafrost.
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18N.2.bp.5a.ii:
Briefly outline how the landform at C was formed.
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18N.2.bp.6b:
Explain the role of water in two weathering processes in hot, arid environments.
Sub sections and their related questions
Challenging environments
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.2.bp.6a:
Using the two maps, describe the population density in hot, arid areas.
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.2.bp.6b:
Explain how and why the following factors may influence population density in hot, arid areas:
- human discomfort,
- inaccessibility.
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16N.2.bp.5a:
(i) Estimate the latitude at which the percentage of land is highest in the Northern Hemisphere.
(ii) State one reason why extreme cold environments can even be found at latitude A.
(iii) Briefly outline the seasonal variations in temperature likely to be found at latitude B.
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17M.2.bp.5a:
Outline two ways in which people have adapted their outdoor activities to extremes of weather in hot, arid environments.
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18M.2.bp.5a.i:
State the earliest date on which there is a 50 % probability of snow depth exceeding 1 metre.
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18M.2.bp.5a.ii:
Estimate the probability of snow depth exceeding 2 metres on 1 September.
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18M.2.bp.5a.iii:
Briefly explain how the graph provides evidence that this ski field is located in the southern hemisphere.
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18N.2.bp.5b:
Explain two possible challenges posed by the environment to the economic activities of people living in areas like area D shown in the photograph.
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18N.2.bp.6a.i:
Outline two climatic characteristics of a periglacial extreme environment.
The physical characteristics of extreme environments
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.2.bp.5a:
Referring to the graph, describe the changes in the terminus of the Santa Rosa glacier from 1970–2000.
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.2.bp.5b:
Explain the processes involved in the advance and retreat of glaciers.
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16N.2.bp.5b:
Explain the characteristics and formation in periglacial environments of:
(i) patterned ground;
(ii) thermokarst.
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16N.2.bp.6b:
Explain two processes of weathering commonly found in hot, arid environments.
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17M.2.bp.5b.i:
Distinguish between the terms “accumulation” and “ablation” in the glacial environment.
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17M.2.bp.5b.ii:
Explain two reasons why many glaciers are retreating.
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17M.2.bp.6a:
Describe how the characteristics of permafrost vary with latitude.
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17M.2.bp.6b.i:
Outline how the seasonal changes taking place in the active layer differ between 50°N and 60°N.
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17M.2.bp.6b.ii:
Explain two ways in which the active layer creates challenges for settlement and/or communications in a permafrost area.
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17N.2.bp.05a.i:
Identify one landform of glacial erosion in square 3415.
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17N.2.bp.05a.ii:
State the name of one U-shaped valley/trough shown on the map.
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17N.2.bp.05a.iii:
Estimate the length in kilometres of the walking track between the start of the walking track (footpath) at Highpark Wood (3116) to the summit of Helvellyn (3415).
- 17N.2.bp.05a.iv: State the height gained from the spot height in square 3315 to the triangulation pillar in square...
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17N.2.bp.05a.v:
Using map evidence, explain one reason, other than climate, why mining in this extreme environment is challenging.
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17N.2.bp.05b:
Explain the formation of one feature or landform of glacial deposition.
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17N.2.bp.06a.i:
Estimate the volume of ice lost between 1850 and 1950.
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17N.2.bp.06a.ii:
State the year when the glacier began a continuous decline lasting to 2010.
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17N.2.bp.06a.iii:
Suggest why a short-term increase in glacial ice (positive balance) begins around 1950.
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18M.2.bp.5c:
Compare the importance of water and wind in the development of landform features in hot, arid areas.
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18M.2.bp.6a.ii:
Briefly outline two physical factors that influence the occurrence of flash floods in hot, arid environments.
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18N.2.bp.5a.i:
Referring to the photograph, identify landform A and landform B.
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18N.2.bp.5a.ii:
Briefly outline how the landform at C was formed.
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18N.2.bp.6a.ii:
Describe two characteristics of permafrost.
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18N.2.bp.6b:
Explain the role of water in two weathering processes in hot, arid environments.
Opportunities and challenges for management
- .2.bp.5c: Discuss the main environmental problems caused by tourism in one extreme environment.
- .2.bp.6c: Using examples, examine how extreme environments offer both challenges and opportunities for...
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16N.2.bp.5c:
Referring to examples, evaluate the varied economic opportunities in hot, arid environments.
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16N.2.bp.6a:
Outline two physical causes of aridity in hot, arid environments.
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16N.2.bp.6c:
“Human activity within periglacial environments is unsustainable.” Discuss this statement.
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17M.2.bp.6c:
“The opportunities for mineral extraction outweigh the challenges in hot, arid areas.” Discuss this statement.
- 17N.2.bp.05c: Examine how the balance between challenges and opportunities affects economic activities in one...
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17N.2.bp.06b:
Distinguish between aridity and infertility in hot, arid areas.
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17N.2.bp.06c:
Examine the causes and consequences of the melting of permafrost.
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18M.2.bp.5b:
Explain two environmental impacts of tourism in one named extreme environment.
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18M.2.bp.6a.i:
Briefly outline two human factors that are possible causes of desertification in a hot, arid environment.
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18M.2.bp.6b:
Explain three reasons why there are concentrations of people in some parts of hot, arid areas.
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18N.2.bp.5c:
Examine the opportunities for agriculture in hot, arid areas.
Sustainability
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16N.2.bp.6c:
“Human activity within periglacial environments is unsustainable.” Discuss this statement.
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17M.2.bp.5c:
“Global climate change will create more opportunities than challenges for indigenous populations.” Discuss this statement, with reference to one or more extreme environments.
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18N.2.bp.6c:
“Global climate change will create more challenges than opportunities for indigenous populations.” Discuss this statement, with reference to one or more extreme environments.
